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The Slovenian startup ecosystem consists of more than 1,400 people in over 150 companies that have raised at least $53 million in capital and seen $30 million in exits between 2007 and 2013.

“If you hadn't read it in the papers, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Slovenian startups are showing strong growth, and they are doing it on their own terms. Globally.” —Aleš Špetič, digital champion of Slovenia

Foreign capital is actively investing in Slovenian startups

Example: Celtra
1/17/2013: Raised $4,000,000 from one of the most reputable and largest VC funds in the world—Softbank Capital

Survival rate slightly above average

Note:
We have identified 15 startups that were founded prior to 2007.

Slovenian startups are very diverse

More Slovenian startups have joined accelerators around the world than in all the 5 preceeding years combined.

15 startups

3 continents

$670,000 in funding

Showcase: Wayra

Since its inception in 2012, Wayra has accepted more Slovenian startups than any other accelerator. EqualEyes is building software for vision impaired users, JollyDeck is creating new tools for corporate training, Peekster is "Shazam for print", iHELP is connecting heart patients and first-aid volunteers, all four in London, and Naymit is developing "bit.ly for locations" at Wayra Berlin.

2013: Crowdfunding goes crazy

Crowdfunding is the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations.

10+ projects

10,003 backers

$1,028,302 crowdfunded

8 successfully backed

4 fails

Startups founded by Slovenian founders were included in the analysis. Data was collected through interviews, crowdsourcing and public information. Numbers crunched by @yougo & @igzebedze, design by @zemanta. We have taken reasonable measures to ensure accuracy. Works only in browsers of this age.